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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
CHOUTRAU NOTES.
Personalities, Politics, POt-Pouri-0ns LoealI-
~ Fully Satisfied With the Conventions.

Personalities, Politics, POt-Pouri-0ns LoealI-
~ Fuliy Satisfied With the Conventions.
--Iee-eream weather.
Rev. NJ. A. Smith has moved to Chouteau.
Mrs. Butler and family returned home
Monday.
"A roundup took place at John HOsan's
last Monday.
2. ID. Cromwell made q business trip TO
Claromore last week.
John Holt was arrested Saturday for VIOLA
ton Of the permit law.
C. Il. Reamer was among US lAst week in
the interest Of the oswego Milling Co.
We are all dnoluding the women and chill :
dren) for Mr.. r. W. Lindsey for the senate.
Glen Hayden has one of the hAndsomest
sites for home that can be found In the ma
tion.
w C. Rogers has taken possession OF the
Whitaker store and placed Arch HeCoy In
charge.
-El Wright is way o. We trust he ~ili
take things eoolly and be "All right" before
the election.
Miss Markham, who has been dangerously
sick the past two weeks, we are glad to say
ia improving.
Hon. ID. W. BushyheAd, John Y. Lyons
and NJ. L Milford were among our visitors
last Saturday.
-Chouteau secured ave out OF the twenty
six candidates nominated last week by the two
conventions. VinitA we understand got one.
when in search Of good men the place to stear
for 10 ChouteGu.
June llth, 1857. soumBs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
WEBBERs FALLS.
Politics, Religion. Personals, Accidents and I'm
proyements Coneisely Reported.

Joel Mayes and Sam Smith are flying.
Ice cold lemonade is the order OF the day
r. Z. Blackstone has been in IT. Smith the
past week.
Judge J. t. Drew is absent holding court
In Flint district.
--Isaac Mllllgan is now erecting nice family
residence in the west end OF town.
j. r. Mayaeid and Robert Hanks len for
II. Smith on business this morning.
Our coiored people say that J. Milton
Turner may vote boys but he can't vote men.
Bishop Galloway preached most excellent
sermon to large audience in the Methodist
church last Monday night.
we are now supporting three praetieIng
physicians, the last arrival being Mr.. Whit
aker from the Choctaw nation.
-TIlekerson & Hutchins have added to their
wagon shop new engine with other new ma
chinery aud are now turning out some Of the
best shop-made wagons In the territory.
Last Sunday evening II. j vAnn and his
Oldest son left this place In buggy for their
ranch. About eight miles from this place the
team became frightened, ran away and tore up
most everything. Both MIR. vAnn and son
made a narrow escape for their lives and are
now laid up considerably bruised and battered
June 18th. 1857. CAL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
PROM CLAREMORg.
Personal and Other Items Cleaned In the Yer.
disris Coustry for the "ChieftAin."
june 10Th, is
PRo-RoSe-ruBLIco. .


"A heavy rain fell Sunday evening.
George Eaton retained from 81. Louis Fri
day.
The river raised about ave feet Sunday
night.
&C. Q. Lps was on our streets one day last
week
John BulIe.ts, AFTER two weeks illness. ls
eoAyaleseing.
Who were caught out in the Ts:a buggy
riding sundays
Arch Mccoy, now OF ChoutsAu, visited
Ciaremore Monday.
Our enieient sheriff. W. X. Sanders. ieft
this morning for vinita.
Ben Boggy, the popular hardware drum
mer, Was In town last week
DIR. d. y. Fortner. OF vinIta, visited his
ranch near this place Saturday.
Il. n. Nash visited oowaia sunday and has
since been whlstilng love tunes.
Judge Larlmer shipped four car loads OF
nne steers TO 81. Lonis Saturday.
quite a number OF the leading politicians
were in Claremore Friday and Saturday.
Our merchants are enjoying good trader
exceedingly good for this time OF the year,
--Hon. James Keys was among the leading
lights Of tho National party who visited our
town Saturday
The little fat book agent was In town yea
terday delivering books. IIe made quite an
Impression on some Of our young ladies while
here
--Alrs. J. l.. Gibbs and daughters, Misses
Lottie and TAttie, Of Independence, Kansas,
amer protraeted Walt in this nsighborhoOd.
returned home Monday.
John n Ward returned yeaterdly with
ars. Ward, John has obeyed the summons OF
fate which nndged him In the region OF the up
per len yest pocket with one hand and pointed
the index finger toward Camp creek whore he
was united In matrimony 10 Miss summeshiil.
The happy couple have tho best wishes Of
'Ivuea." They will make clAremoro their
future home
I June itth, 1851. IsucA.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

PAT McCARrY's PARrNER.--A man
was brought here Monday night from
Eureka, Kansas, who there Is every
reason to believe assisted Pat MoCar-
ty in the murder Of the Mahoney boys.
He was arrested:at Marysville and de-
llyered to George w. Todd, of Eureka,
Kansas, who brought him to this place.
l.. p. Isbell has United States writ
for Joe Stutzer. on this crime, aud al
though this man claims to be Ed Mich
oils, his Identification as one OF the
men who sold the iaules To Felix Cow
an is well-nieh positive. lie will be
taken to Fort Smith and II tho right
man, without doubt be convicted.
There will eventually be no difficulty
about the identification as the man
wanted was we'll known at White Riv-
or, Arkansas, before the crime was
committed aud IL was there he sold
one OF the stolen teams,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
SOUTHWEST CRY NRWs.
News, Notes and Personals Frem the TOWn ne
tween the Hills.


--Mrs. Macarthur has been quite sick.
"A child OF Mr. Gallagher died last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. Robertson are here on a
visit
The little child Of Mr.. DENIM died Mon
day with measles.
Mrs. Dr. Smith. ar, aud family returned
home from their trip last sunday.
Mira. Dwight Iiavens and child returned
nom their Walt TO Galena last saturday.
g. Mcintosh, Of this place, was arrested
last Saturday for selling whisky TO Indiana.
Mrs seAbourn and sister, Coda PHILIPPE,
returned home from their visit Wednesday.
MIR. Storms. who traded horses with man
named Nelson Law and afterwards proved =
horse thief, was arrested and Is now In Jail.
Southwest City will celebrate the Fourth
OF July By having apie-nie. The hook and
ladder company will 80 through their drill.
Fireworks al night.
June 10, 1857. B.I.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
ITEMs FROM FLINT.
Good Wheat and Corl-A Private sehool-Othsr
Interesting Topics.

-HAryestiDg oyer-wheat over an average.
The prospects for corn so far are very fat
tering. Rains AbundAnti crop In good fix.
Monday next has been set by Judge Drew
for the trial of Blair for the murder OF Christie
There is large number OF cases OF nux
and whooping cough among the children ofOur
district.
Miss Josie Hunt of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
will open n private school in the Baptist
church next Monday.
Prof. W. +. Rasmus has been Waiting the
schools OF this district this week. L. ID. Spears,
who has the work In charge, being sick.
John Hunt, William Cowart and W. A..
Wright, OF our district, have purchased and
will soon begin operating new thresher,
The crop OF old corn on hand will be amply
sufficient for the needs OF the people in this
section and is now selling at any cents per
bushel.
June 10th, 1887. PRo-RoNo-PuBLIco.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Mr.. d. l. WilcOxson, OF Horse Cave,
Ky, says he was, for many years, badly
afflicted with phthisic, also diabetes;
the pains were almost uncomfortable and
would some times almost throw him
into convulaions. He tried Electric
Bitters aud got relief from the first
bottle and after taking six bottles, was
entirely cured aud had gained In hesh
eighteen pounds. Says he positively
believes he would have died, had IL not
been for the relief afforded by Electric
Bltters, Sold atAifty cents a bottle by
w. U. Patton 4 Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

RonBED.-Simon Irwin or "Old ST.
mon," was robbed at the Central ho-
tel last Friday night Of sixty dollars
and two Identification checks. The
old man had been saving up his mon
ey so he could lay ohduring hot wealth
er, when he is really not able to work.
The night CLERK or watchman named
wamsley is believed to have been the
thief as he disappe ared very shortly
after without notifying anyone Of his
intention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Turpin, Foss 4 Co., live stock COM
mission merchants, with offices at the
National yards, place their card in
our issue Of this week. A portion Of
the gentlemen comprising the firm are
quite favorably known TO many Of our
people and have enjoyed a good share
of the business Of this country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

One Of the most thriving towns in
this nation is Chouteau. II has grown
beyond all accounts and is enjoying a
very satisfactory trade. Butler Broth
ers have store room which is not
surpassed for attractiveness in this
nation and without doubt it contains
the largest general stock.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

A Sac and Fox Indian reached here
Tuesday night from tho states with a
supply Of alcohol. Next morning
when he awoke and found his treasure
had been stolen the descendant Of
Black Hawk was on the war path in
earnast
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Last Friday morning, while on the
eve Of starting for Tahlequah, Mrs.
Eiifert missed her pooketbook con-
tanning $3.50 and for a time believed it
to have been stolen. A thorough
search brought il to light however.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Here is part of ticket proposed for
Delaware Senate, l.. B. Bell, Ouchila-
ia; clerk, b. S. Landrum sheriff, L.
w. Burlington. We believe W. p.
Henderson is also candidate for re-
Ell, ction to the senate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Coffee, which had reached war tim e
prices, fell st cents a pound in New
York Monday. It will be some days
before the consumer will profit by
this decline.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Claude Shelton, Of Prairie City. is a
candidate for nomination for the Office
Of clerk of Delaware district. He
would "sure enough" make a good
nnicer
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

The town council at recent meet
ing reduced the salary Of the marshal
from $40 to $50 per month. Isbell re-
signed aud Sam Burns was appointed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Plenty of rain again last Friday and
Saturday-too much for the comfort
Of those who attended the Tickeat-
er's spring convention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Dan Rogers has been arrested for
selling the cider at the Delaware pay
ment which caused the killing Of
Thornton by Secodine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

The Congregational church was
beautifully decorated last Sabbath for
the observance of "Children's Day"
The house WAS completely filled at
each service and the exercises were
very pleasing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
Watches, Clocks & IeweIry,
SilVerware, Spectacles.

All Repairing done in a skillful
manner and a guarantee given. Are
prepared to do the most difficult
work on the Finest Watches. Our
stock Of goods is complete. Orders
from the territory solicited. %
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

William Cox, of Catoosa, is under
arrest charged with an assault upon
o. w. Haworth.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

The "cannel coal" which was found
out west turns out not to be coal at
all, but simply shale.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

A caucus for the selection OF dele
gates to the Downing convention Of
Delaware district will be held east OF
the track next Saturday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Lon Milstead, Of Prairie City, while
driving cattle near Olympus, on Cow
skin Prairie, a couple Of weeks ago,
was thrown from his horse and has
since died from the injuries received
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Felix Oowan and DR.. Fiazee engaged
in a pugilistic encounter on the streets
Monday evening.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

The CHiEFTAIS's hen-house was
touched" one night recently for half
its contents-a spring pullet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Ellen Comp ston, tried recently for
completely in the murder of her infant
child, was acquitted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

w. L. Trott has been changing the
partitions and otherwise fixing up his
house.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Fair McSpadden was placed in a po-
sition by the fair managers which viii!
give him fair chance to show of his
fancy team and buggy. We give the
ladies fair warning in advance. Is
this fair?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Mr.. Jim Low and Miss Mollie Knight,
living on Horse creek, were married
last Sunday. The groom is a nephew
of our townsman, 4. Dawson, and the
bride is a niece OF Mrs. w. l.. Trott.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

The George Cochran murder case
was nolle pressed aud tai. go ~ again.
1t was discovered that an error, fatal
to the prosecution, was made ia the
dates set forth in the Indictment. d.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Jim Beattie has developed into an ice
cream clerk at Felix Cowan's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
II G. DOUBISOT,
AUTOMATICALLY.

WIN practice In the United states and State
Courts.
Sss-Omce, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

There will be a roundup at Jimmy
Thompson's tomorrow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Charley Poole and viii Strange, at
Chelsea, are fixed up very comfortably
and with the help of a fine pair of
horses and buggy manage to put in the
time both profitably and pleasantly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
JONATHAN GORE,
ATTORNEY-ATLAW.

ATTORNE f-AT-LA w.
Commissioner OF Deeds for the state
OF Kansas. Will acknowledge deeds
and other instruments, aud take depo-
sitions and aflidayits TO be used in the
state of Kansas.
Particular attention given to the
prosecution OF pension and the collec-
ton Of foreign claims. Also claims
against railroads for stock killed, &c.
Am In the Real Estate business. Par
ties having farms or town property for
sale will please give me a call.
Office IN Opera House Block,
VINIrA, IND. TER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

John l.. Adair, jr. spent several days in
Vlnita last week. lie is staying at Oowaia.
with W. B. Mcclellan.
The eminent Bishop Galloway was in our
city Monday on his way homo TO Mississippi
He preached brief sermon in the afternoon at
the Methodist church
Rev J = Thompson was passenger on
the south bound train one evening last week
lie was accompanied by his son and daughter,
Walter and Susie, who had been attending
school at Fayette, Missouri James Parks,
also student, came in the same evening.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

Town taxes are now due.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
ZOE DAVIS
BARBER SHOP

H-Is located opposite the opera house
An easy shave and . neat haircut guaranteed
D-Giye him Call.@{1
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16
Dncklen,a ArnIca HaIYe.

Bneklen's ArnIea SaIye.
The best salye in the word for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, Rheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II is guaranteed TO give
perfect tsatlsiaction, or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by w.
a paifon * Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-16

seursBs.
, 1887-06-08
A Proposition.

Commander George Ady, of the G. A.
R department of Colorado, writes to the
John F. Reynolds post of this city, that
if the post will make the pece, sary ar
engagements for the accommodation of
visitors, ETC., there will be no reunion
held in the department this summer, but
when the convention is held in this city
e winter (Which hes already been de-
eided upon) the reunion will be held here
at that time-a reunion, however, with
the camping out part, etc, dispensed
with. The John F. Reynolds post now
has this matter under advisement, but
will take no definite action before the
next regular meeting Zone week from
next Friday evening" at which Com
mander in Chief Ady will be present and
explain more fully.
, 1887-06-08
Fort d. A. Russell Notes.

FORT RUSSELL, June Charles W.
Burnett, who recently came here from
Columbus, o., has been appointed regi-
mental quartermaster sergeant.
The Cheyenne Base Ball club was de-
feated by the 18th Infantry club on the
l%atter's grounds, Sunday, by the score of
25 to Is. The wretched cond ton of the
the grounds. together with a high wind.
accounts for the large score.
Dress parade is now held every after
noon except Saturday afternoon, at $50
o'clock. Band concerts Immediately
atterward.
July, August and September are desig-
mated as the months for target practice at
this post. Each company will be required
in addition, to go out on a practice march
of not less han fourteen miles from the
post, and remain for six consecutive days.
The new hospital is rapidly nearing
completion, and promises to be a fine
structure.
Col. Ofiey is having the walks and
driveways of the post put in excellent
condition, which will make the post an
attractive place for the people OF Chey-
emit during the coming summer.
, 1887-06-08
County Commissioners.

The board of county commissioners con.
vened yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock, all
members present.
A large share of the time was devoted
to the consideration of bills, of which a
large number were presented. They were
in most instances allowed, but some we're
laid over for further consideration and
others will be adjusted to-day. 1t was
voted that 10 bills will be considered ex-
cept they are presented prior to 10 a.. IN.
on the morning when the board meets.
There was considerable informal talk in
regard to the enlargement Of the court
house, and it may be safely stated that as
oon as the plans for that purpose which
are now in process of preparation are
ready, a contract will be let for that pur-
pose.
The board will meet again this morn,
ing.
, 1887-06-08
DISTRICT COURT.
Right OF Way Matters--Muler senten-
ced--Other Proceedings. Etc.


--
Court convened at the usual hour yes
terday morning, Chief Justice Maginnis
presiding.
In the case of the Nichols Manufaotur-
ing company VS.. Baker & johnson, the
cour announced a ruling on the list of in
~terrogatories which had previously be n
demurred to and argued by counsel. For
the reason that several of the interrogation
les Ito be attached to a commission that
goes abroad to take the testimony of an
absent %witness) call for answers not with
in the personal knowledge OF the witness,
the demurrer was sustained to a portion
of the -interrogatories
The case of the Territory of Wyoming
vs.. Dennis Brennan, which was to have
been tried yesterday was put over until
to-day and will be taken up for trial this
morning.
Bcdie VS.. Richey ct al, the motion and
application for the appointment OF a re-
ceiver WAS taken under ADJUSTMENT by the
court.
E. Nagle was excused from further SER
vice as a petit Juror at this term of
court.
In the case OF the Territory Of Wyo-
ming VS.. Frank Miller, who was convicted
of an assault with a deadly weapon with
intent to infict a bodily injury, the de-
PENDANT was sentenced to forty five days
in the county Jail, which including the
time he has already served there, will
make six months in all. He has also lost
all back pay, etc., coming to him in the
military service.
In the case of Chas. V. TrumbIe vs..
the Great Wyoming Mining company,
the sheriff was on motion permitted to
amend his return on the summonses in
accordance with the facts.
In the matter of the Cheyenne Il Bur
lington Railroad company for an order
from the court to take possession of the
right of way through the lands of the
Wyoming Hereford Association on giving
a bond, there was a long discussion
between counsel, Potter and VanDevanter
for the company and Bryan for the asso
citation, which did not, however. result in
anything very definite, except that the
bond when given, is required to be in the
sun of 500. 900.
After transacting some further business
court adjourned until 9 o'clock this morn
ing.
, 1887-06-08
The Races.

Sporting circles were greatly stirred last
evening over to-day's races, and at the
Inter Ocean, where pools were being being
sold on the various races, the scene was
quite animated There are q number of
tine strings Of trotters, PAGERS and running
horses here to enter, and if the races are
not a success it will not be for lack of good
stock. From Denver, Joe Penman has
Wells Fargo and Lister, trotters. and
Billie Bunker and Ella s, PAGERS. Ham
Hitchcock has from Morrissy's stables,
Elsie Lee, Carl, Luella, Matte j and
Black Diamond, all trotters. Ed. Con-
molly, Of Butte City, Mont. has Geranium,
Carrie Bell and Badger. jay Pettibone
has Ewing, Cowboy. Vivid G and Den
YER. j. L. Starbuck, of McCook, Neb.,
has Frank S, May 81, Honesty and Lady
May. Mr.. Chambers, of Lincoln, Neb /,
brings Mcleod. and James W. Page, of
Cheyenne, Kate Carey.
The races for to day will be for the three
minute class, at which are entered Kate
Carey, Henry v, Daisy Il, Billie Hay.
ward and Matte j. A 2:3O class, entries,
Mcleod. Lester, Luella and Cowboy; and
a half mile running race, with Lila Fergu
son. Countess. Flo Clark and Wyanette
as competitors.
Race No. 9, tree for all trotting, is
declared of, and a new race for trotting is
substituted subject to same conditions.
Entries to close this evening at 8 { O'Clock.
, 1887-06-08

A regular meeting of the city council
was held at 8 O'Clock last evening-Acting
Mayor Draper in the chair.
The report of the city marshal showed
that certain sidewalks heretofore ordered
had not been built. The chairman of the
street and alley committee was authorized
to lay the sidewalks at the expense OF the
various lot owners.
City Treasurer Bergman made a report
showing that a number of water licenses
should be cancelled for various reasons,
and the licenses mentioned in the report
were ordered cancelled.
A report from |. l.. Fredendall was re-
ceived, recommending the purchase of
1000 feet of new hose and other material
for the use of the fire department. The
report and request were referred to, the
fire committee.
Bills ~aggregating in all the sum of
$3,340. 70 we're then presented and allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for the sew
eral amounts.
An ordinance which extends the fire
limits of the city to block 1878 was in
troduced and passed.
Alter transacting some further but un-
important business the council adjourned.